2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 – All You Need to Know!

Earlier we reported about Royal Enfieldlaunching the 2017 model year of the Thunderbird 350. Well, the iconic bike manufacturer has also come up with the 2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500, which, akin to other 2017 motorcycles, comes with a BS-IV compliant engine and Always-On Headlamps. The latest model of the Thunderbird 500 is priced at Rs 1,82,000 (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Read on for all you need to know about the 2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Price, Specifications, Mileage, Features, etc.

2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Price in India

Price (Ex-showroom, New Delhi)

Rs 1.82 Lakh

The new model 2017 RE Thunderbird 500 in on sale for a price of Rs 1.82 lakh in New Delhi. Thanks to the new norms from the Government of India, the T’bird 500 now comes with a BSIV compliant engine and Always-On Headlamps. It may be noted here that it has new become mandatory for all Indian two-wheelers to have these a BSIV engine and Always-on Headlamp.

Powering the new model 2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is the same 499cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that was found in the earlier model. However, for the 2017 TB 500, it has been updated to meet BSIV emission norms. This engine produces a max. power of 27.2 BHP and a peak torque of 41.3 Nm. It comes to a 5-speed Manual Transmission.

2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Mileage

Highway

30 KMPL

City

26 KMPL

The 2017 model Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 offers upto 20 KMPL on the highway. In city, however, it offer a mileage of roughly 26 KMPL.

2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Top Speed

True Top Speed

131 KMPH

As all the technical specifications of the bike are same as earlier. even the top speed is the same. Akin to the earlier model, the new 2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 has a true top speed of 131 KMPH.

2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Dimensions & Colours

Length

2,060 mm

Width

790 mm

Height

1,205 mm

Wheelbase

1,350 mm

Ground Clearance

140 mm

Fuel Tank Capacity

20-litres

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 has a pretty high fuel carrying capacity of 20-litres, which makes it a good choice for many tourers.

Stone Black Matt

Marine Blue

Lightning

Flicker Black

Currently, the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is available in the above colour options.